Chapter 57: Jiangjiang Xiaoxiao? The Student Union President?

After honestly sitting through a class, Duan Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

The teaching here was no different from reality, and actually quite a bit simpler. For someone of his caliber as a top student, passing the departmental exams would be a walk in the park. The real difficulty lay in figuring out how to help his two academic-slacker teammates cheat.

It was truly difficult.

After all, which proctor would not pay attention to a guy in the exam room wearing a formal suit and a three-seven parted hairstyle?

At least during that very class, the bloated, middle-aged female teacher had shot him more than a few covert glances.

Once class ended, the group hastily grabbed a meal at the cafeteria. Led by Liang Zhichao, Duan Ming wasted no time and hurried the five-person squad toward the student union building.

Only upon reaching their destination did everyone realize the status of the student union in Fengxian High School.

It turned out to be a standalone building.

Moreover, right at the entrance, they ran into an acquaintance.

Yu Xiaoshuang was momentarily stunned before greeting them with a smile.

"It seems you've also found the information on how to acquire academic credits."

Duan Ming raised an eyebrow as well. "Yet we're still a step behind you."

"How is it? Have you taken on the tasks?"

Yu Xiaoshuang frowned and looked inside. "Not yet. The people in here seem quite hostile toward us. Wang Tao is inside, probably still negotiating."

Looking inward, the group saw Wang Tao clutching his right wrist, his face pale. On the table in front of him sat several glass cups, a few of which were filled to the brim with crimson blood.

Wang Tao grimaced. "Hey, don't go too far! We agreed on just three cups of blood, but it's been three cups after three cups, and then three more cups! This is almost ten cups already, Boss!"

A lolita-styled girl, bleeding from her seven facial orifices, skipped forward. She bent over and stared at Wang Tao with keen interest.

"Hehe~ Wasn't it you who said you'd take full responsibility for everything? This is only ten cups of blood, not even enough for our President to soak her feet~"

Hearing this, Wang Tao flew into a rage. "What! Ten cups isn't enough! Are you playing with me?!"

"Don't think you can act recklessly just because you have some president backing you up! You're only at the Evil Ghost tier anyway, just how strong could your President be? Let me tell you, I have a Bound Ghost Spirit at the Fierce Ghost tier! Push me too far, and none of us will make it out alive!!!"

After shouting his bold threat, Wang Tao watched the little loli ghost frown. Just as he was about to feel smug, he suddenly felt a massive force impact him, sending his entire body flying through the air like a cannonball before crashing heavily to the ground.

Thud...

Thud...

Thud...

A long leg clad in high-end silk stockings gently pressed down onto Wang Tao's chest.

Although a breathtaking view was spread before him, Wang Tao had zero desire to appreciate it at this moment. Right then and there, he deeply felt a bone-chilling cold envelop his entire body, with death looming perilously close.

"Heh~ Using a Fierce Ghost tier to pressure me? This is Fengxian High School, and besides..."

"Enough."

Just as the words were halfway out, a voice suddenly echoed from Wang Tao's backside, and a wretched-looking figure slowly emerged and formed.

"Supervisor Liu? It's actually you? No wonder this punk was acting so arrogant; his backing was here all along. I just never expected Supervisor Liu would willingly become the bound ghost spirit of such a weakling."

The wretched ghost replied, "My affairs are none of your business. Since we're all in the Official Wealth Residential Area, can you show me some respect?"

"Jiang Xiaoxiao."

Just as Jiang Xiaoxiao's figure materialized, Duan Ming, standing outside the door, recognized her instantly, his jaw dropping wide open.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was actually the president of the student union at Fengxian High School?

"Jiang Xiaoxiao!!!"

He called out enthusiastically and bolted straight through the door.

Jiang Xiaoxiao turned around, looking first startled, and then pleasantly surprised.

"Eh? Big bro? Why are you here too?"

Duan Ming scratched his head. "I never expected we'd meet again under these circumstances."

He then waved toward the doorway. "Come on in, everyone! We're old acquaintances."

"???" x4

How was this guy friends with everyone everywhere he went? Did he come to the Ghost Realm to make friends?

The companions cautiously followed him inside, lining up and standing with their heads lowered.

At that moment, Jiang Xiaoxiao glanced over them, her face instantly turning sour as she pouted. "How boring. I thought I'd get to take another bath."

"Not necessarily." Duan Ming smiled mysteriously, grabbed Jiang Xiaoxiao's hand, and pulled her aside. "Come with me, I've got something good for you."

"Wh... what?"

"Ta-da~"

"Wow~ It's mousse cake! Duan Ming, how did you know I've been craving this?"

[Jiang Xiaoxiao's friendliness +20]

[Jiang Xiaoxiao's friendliness: 40] (He is so good to me)

The mousse cake had been mentioned in Jiang Xiaoxiao's prompt. He had prepared it just a few days ago and stored it in his boundary-stone space. After obtaining the status of building manager, Jiang Xiaoxiao was naturally someone he wanted to prioritize buttering up as an old acquaintance, though he hadn't expected to find a use for it so soon.

Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao already munching away with a delighted little face, Duan Ming took out the rest of the cakes and pushed them toward her.

"If that's not enough, I have more. I'll bring you some next time."

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xiaoxiao carefully packed them away instead.

Duan Ming was stunned. "What are you doing?"

"Aww, such delicious food has to be savored slowly, of course. It's already a miracle of luck that we could meet this time; who knows when we'll actually be able to see each other next."

Duan Ming understood, grinned, and immediately helped her unpack another box. "Hey, is that all? I forgot to tell you, I'm the building manager of our residential block now. There will be plenty of chances to meet in the future."

Jiang Xiaoxiao froze instantly, her large eyes widening in disbelief as she looked him up and down. "Re... really? I didn't notice just now. Did Sister Ying find the whereabouts of her younger brother?"

It seemed Jiang Xiaoxiao and Ying Hongyan had a fairly good relationship.

"Mhm," Duan Ming nodded. "She gave me her house too. Didn't you know? Haven't you been back lately?"

"No, the mirror in the female dormitory has been acting up a lot these days, so I've been staying at school the whole time."

"The mirror in the female dorm... that urban legend? Speaking of which, I actually need your help with something."

"What is it?"

"I need to take on an academic credit task in the Urban Legend Zone."

"Impossible," Jiang Xiaoxiao refused flatly. "It's too dangerous, I won't agree to it. What level are you even..."

Duan Ming: "I've got over 3,000 Wrath Ghosts."

Jiang Xiaoxiao: "∑(o_o；)"

After a long pause, she continued, "I still want to advise you to think carefully. I know about your assignment; earning thirty credits in two weeks isn't simple, but I have the authority to pull a few strings, it shouldn't be too hard..."

"Oh, I had thirty credits deducted this morning."

"∑(o_o；)" again

"What did you do?"

"Smoked a cigarette, and beat up the punk with the permed hair."

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"Fine, fine," Jiang Xiaoxiao pinched the bridge of her nose. "The laboratory just happens to need some extra hands recently. If you guys go help out there, I'll give each of you 10 credits."

"Thank you, Boss!!!"

"Don't get too happy yet. That heartless weirdo in the lab has a rather special set of death rules. If you're not careful, you'll fall for his tricks and have your heart dug out and eaten."

"His appearance time in the lab is completely random. He might not show up for half a month, or if you're unlucky, you might run into him the moment you walk over. But take note: once you truly encounter him, you must never look directly into his eyes. The moment your gaze meets his, your ghost energy will be forcibly and temporarily halved, and not even the Fierce Ghost tier can escape this rule. Besides, his own strength is unpredictable—some say he's at the Wrath Ghost tier, others say the Fierce Ghost tier. He cannot be underestimated."

Duan Ming nodded with a solemn expression.

"Alright, I'll keep that in mind."

At that moment, Jiang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth. "Forget it, I'll just go with you guys. I'm too worried."

"Is that appropriate?"

"It's fine. No matter what, you're my building manager now, and besides, you even treated me to cake."

"However..."

She looked down at Duan Ming's formal suit and leather shoes.

"Do you want to change your clothes before we go?"

Duan Ming looked down at himself awkwardly and scratched his head. "It really doesn't seem very appropriate, does it? Do you have men's clothing here?"

"I do. Wait here, I'll go get it for you."

Five minutes later, Duan Ming stared blankly at a pair of white silk stockings.

"What is this!"

"Men's ballet dance wear. The student union warehouse keeps these in stock. Don't worry, they're brand new."

"I'm not wearing this."

"Oh, come on, what time is it to be picky about this? Look at me wearing black, I move around just fine, and besides, this stuff is super comfortable to wear. Don't believe me? Touch it?"

Duan Ming: " |ω )"